The Scorpion Strike is the third ball in the Scorpion line to use the symmetrical LED 3.0 core shape, with the Scorpion Low Flare remaining as the only Scorpion to use a different core. While the internal design is familiar to this line, the Scorpion Strike brings HK22 into the Scorpion nameplate for the first […] Hammer Scorpion Strike appeared first in Bowling This Month ..read more

24-year-old Hope Gramly has put together an incredible bowling resume in seemingly no time at all. During her college years with the McKendree Bearcats, under the tutelage of Shannon and Brian O’Keefe, Hope was named the 2019 NTCA Division II/III Rookie of the Year and the NTCA Division II Player of the Year in 2021, […] The BTM Player Profile: Hope Gramly appeared first in Bowling This Month ..read more

In this recurring feature, I answer questions from Bowling This Month readers. If you have questions, please leave them in the comment section below so I can address them in a future installment of Coach, I’ve Got a Question! This might be a bit too specific, but I often struggle in the match play portion of a […] Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – July 2024 appeared first in Bowling This Month ..read more

The Max Thrill Solid is half of a dual release for Motiv. It shares the symmetrical Halogen core design with the Max Thrill Pearl and uses a solid version of the Turmoil XP3 coverstock. This ball comes out of the box at a 5000 grit sanded finish, which is duller than the Max Thrill Pearl‘s […] Motiv Max Thrill Solid appeared first in Bowling This Month ..read more

Motiv’s Max Thrill series is an upgrade of the Top Thrill line from last fall season. The Halogen core has a lower RG (2.55″) and a higher differential (0.037″) compared to the Halogen V2 design that was found in the Top Thrills (2.59″ and 0.023″). The Max Thrill Pearl uses the Turmoil XP3 Pearl coverstock. […] Motiv Max Thrill Pearl appeared first in Bowling This Month ..read more

Bowling’s mental game can begin to feel complicated when you start thinking about all the intricacies of sport psychology. That said, anything that is complex can be simplified into basic steps and tools. For example, when working to improve your physical game, you can break it down into separate elements like footwork, body position, or […] What’s in Your Mental Toolkit? appeared first in Bowling This Month ..read more

Motiv’s new Supra GT uses the high RG (2.57″) and medium differential (0.040″) Quadfire V2 symmetrical weight block, which is the same core that was previously featured inside the Supra Rally. It also uses the new Propulsion XRT Pearl coverstock that comes out of the box with a 5500 grit polished finish. This new cover […] Motiv Supra GT appeared first in Bowling This Month ..read more

As many BTM readers know, bowling’s older days rewarded precision. The lanes, oil patterns, and bowling balls combined to create an environment where accuracy and precision were the most important elements of the game. As a result, the dominant way to bowl was using a technique with simpler movements, reducing the margin for error. This […] Physical Game Mismatches appeared first in Bowling This Month ..read more

The Roto Grip X-Cell brings back the fan-favorite Nucleus core design from the original Cell with an upgrade to the AI outer core system. The result is a slightly lower RG of 2.50″, a total differential of 0.056″, and an intermediate differential of 0.019″. The coverstock has also been upgraded from the original Cell’s Cytoplasmic […] Roto Grip X-Cell appeared first in Bowling This Month ..read more

In this recurring feature, I answer questions from Bowling This Month readers. If you have questions, please leave them in the comment section below so I can address them in a future installment of Coach, I’ve Got a Question! I’ve been struggling with my accuracy lately. Do you have any drills or tips for this that I […] Coach, I’ve Got a Question! – June 2024 appeared first in Bowling This Month ..read more